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DJ David Morales arrested in Japan on drug possession
According to The Asahi Shimbun, DJ David Morales was arrested after flying to Japan for a DJ gig. A customs officer found a clear baggie with about 0.3 grams of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also known as ecstasy. The amount spotted was described at 5 to 6 crystals half the size of a grain of salt. Morales’ gig last …
ZHU drops creepy new video for ‘Exhale/Stardust’
Looking like something you’d expect to be made across the pond in Japan, ZHU’s new video for ‘Exhale/Stardust’ is most notable for being shot through very striking red and green coloring, done most likely in post production. The song itself is a bit of a cross between a chilled out song with female vocals with …
Crazy video for Valentino Khan’s ‘Deep Down Low’!!!
Check out this face melting video from Valentino Khan for his huge 2015 hit ‘Deep Down Low’! Shot in Japan let’s just hope you don’t find yourself in the same restaurant!!! Look for a bizarre Skrillex cameo as well!
Nero drops anime-style video for ‘Into The Night’
Harkening back many years to some of Daft Punk’s videos along with Akira and Ghosts in the Shell, Nero’s new single ‘Into The Night’ arrives with a anime-style video set in an unnamed Asian city of the near future. The song features the vocals of lead singer Alana Watson and is one of the more …
Japan Amends Restrictive Dance Law, but is it Enough to get People Back on the Dance Floor?
Academy award winning composer, Ryuichi Sakamoto. Japanese politicians amended a controversial law last month that has been in place for the last 67 years. The archaic and dated statute called “the Entertainment Business Control Law” forbade dancing in bars, clubs, and other venues. The law was created after WWII by the American occupation forces because …
Red Bull Thre3style National Finals announced for April 2-4 in Phoenix
Today, Red Bull has announced the 2015 Red Bull Thre3style National Final, taking place April 2–4 in Phoenix, AZ. There were a total of 12 regional qualifying rounds held nationwide with hundreds of DJs. These were then narrowed down to 12 of the nation’s best to participate in the 3-day event. The judging panel includesL DJ Jazzy Jeff, Z-Trip, and 2012 Red Bull Thre3style World …
Richie Hawtin 2014 Asia highlight video
The video was shot back at the beginning of the summer during Richie’s Asia trip to China, Taipan and Japan. Its a good listen to hear how things have changed over the years (check out the bonus footage of a young Richie in Shanghai!).
